Curil T on cylinder base gaskets timing

[WYDBODY1986]

I have a timing question for you all. If I install the pistons and cylinders with curil T on the base gaskets and tighten them down with hold downs and leave them till the next day I have a chance to install the heads and the cam housings will I have a problem with the Curil T?
Do I need to wait till I have a full day that I can get everything assembled and torqued from cylinders to cam housings?

[Henry Schmidt]

The purpose of using Curil T on base gaskets is the fact that it never hardens.
Cylinders on 911 air-cooled engine a constantly in flux (IE: moving from heat expansion and contraction) so a high temp, flexible sealant is best.

[WYDBODY1986]

Thank you Henry, I thought that was the case but I wanted to check to make sure. I’m finding that breaking the assembly of the engine down into stages has been helpful to keep me from feeling overwhelmed.

Brian

[Martinlassmann]

Hi Brian,
had the same issue 2 month ago.
The cams wouldn't fit well and after 1 night I could retourq Cyl 2 and 5. Then the cams fits perfect and now the engine runs and have no leaks
Martin

[WYDBODY1986]

Thanks Martin that is what I was hoping for